The West Indies vs Afghanistan T20I series, played in the UAE, has become one of the most talked-about cricket topics in India today after a thrilling finish in Dubai. While West Indies ended the series on a high with a dramatic win in the final match, Afghanistan emerged as the overall series winners, taking the three-match T20I series 2-1.
Final T20I: West Indies End Series With a Bang
In the third and final T20I at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, West Indies cricket team defeated Afghanistan cricket team by 15 runs. Batting first, West Indies posted 151/7 in 20 overs. Afghanistan, chasing 152, were restricted to 136/8 despite a fighting effort.
The turning point of the match came from all-rounder Shamar Springer, who produced a sensational hat-trick in the death overs. His spell completely shifted the momentum and sealed a consolation win for the Caribbean side. Springer was deservedly named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.
Afghanistan Take the Series 2-1
Despite losing the final game, Afghanistan had already secured the series by winning the first two T20Is convincingly. With this result, Afghanistan claimed the series 2-1, continuing their impressive rise in T20 cricket ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Afghanistan’s consistency across the series stood out. Young batter Darwish Rasooli finished as the highest run-scorer of the series and was awarded Player of the Series. The Afghan bowling attack, led by Mujeeb Ur Rahman and supported by Rashid Khan, consistently troubled the West Indies batters, especially on the slow Dubai pitches.
Series Summary at a Glance
- Series: Afghanistan vs West Indies, T20Is in UAE 2026
- Matches: 3
- Series Result: Afghanistan won 2-1
- Final Match Result: West Indies won by 15 runs
- Player of the Series: Darwish Rasooli (Afghanistan)
What This Means Going Forward
For Afghanistan, the series win is a major confidence booster ahead of the T20 World Cup. Their ability to defend totals and control games with spin has once again proved effective against a strong West Indies side.
For West Indies, the final-match victory offers positives, especially with Shamar Springer’s emergence as a reliable all-round option. The team will look to build on this momentum and address their middle-order inconsistencies before the global tournament.
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